Barry Rothbart

Barry Rothbart is one of the young rising stars in comedy today, as one of the stars of this years season of MTV's Punk'd, as a stand up guest on Conan,the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as landing a role as "Ben" on TNT'sMen of A Certain Age. He also co-wrote and starred in the IFC Channel showDo Whatever, as well as a series of national commercials including: Taco Bell, Honda and Miller Light. He was named a "New Face" and "Best of the Fest" performer at the 2011 Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Fest as well as being invited to the New York, Boston, and Underground Comedy Festivals. Originally starting in NYC in sketch and improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade he still continues to perform sketch and recently debuted a one-man character show at the UCB Theater - LA.

Hari Kondabolu

Hari Kondabolu has been described by Timeout NY as “smart, analytical and rising.” He has performed on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live Live, John Oliver's New York Standup Show and has a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special. He was also a writer and correspondent for FX’s Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. Hari has also established himself in the UK with appearances on BBC 3’s Russell Howard’s Good News, Live at the Electric and Channel 4’s 8 out 10 Cats. When in New York City, he works with his brother Ashok (Dapwell of the now-defunct Das Racist) co-hosting the live, mostly improvised talk show The Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Project and their podcast The Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Podcast.

Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting

Since their immaculate conception the devout duo of Leah Rudick and Katie Hartman has been tearing up the NYC comedy circuit, performing at such notable venues as Upright Citizens Brigade, Caroline's on Broadway, and the People's Improv Theater. Festivals include: Los Angeles Comedy Festival, Ladies Are Funny Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, FRIGID New York Festival, and Brooklyn Underground Comedy Festival. Most recently they returned from a heralded month-long run at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival with their show "Misery Eats Company" where, among other rave reviews, they were named "Biggest Revelation" in The Guardian.

Andrew Short

Andrew Short is a boyish-looking man confused by the world he lives in. Through a cheerfully misanthropic worldview, he hammers thunderously on pop culture, suburbia, and self-righteous soccer moms. Andrew affably deconstructs personal and public problems, managing to be convincing without being preachy. Part rant, part playful, he’s quick talking, quick-witted, and quick with the jabs at both society and himself. Andrew has performed at SXSW, San Francisco Sketch Fest, Stand Up! Records Akumal Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy Festival; and has been featured on Sirius XM, 24/7 Comedy, CollegeHumor.com and ComedyCentral.com.

Kat Burdick

Kat Burdick (panelist) is a stand-up and Moth Grandslam Winner who performs at bars and clubs all over New York. Her web series, KCK, premieres this month.

Eli Sairs

Matt Wayne

Matt Wayne is an extremely funny comedian from Buffalo, New York, who now lives in New York City. He’s been touring the country as a comic since his early 20s, has been featured in Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Festival, and currently puts on one of the craziest, funniest shows in New York City. He and fellow comic Doug Smith host See You in Hell at The Creek in Long Island City on the first Saturday of every month. Matt’s dad is named Willy Wayne, who is a hilarious retired dude.